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06-11-2007, 11:04 AM
From Blu-ray.com-
New Blu-ray Players in the Near Future
News reports from all over the world have hinted at new Blu-ray players and drives coming from some well respected manufacturers in the coming months. Computer giant Asus has revealed their BC-1205PT Blu-ray computer drive. Priced at an entry level $270, this drive will read Blu-ray, DVD, and CD discs. Also hinted, was that we will soon see a Blu-ray player from JVC and possibly new players from LG and Philips.
Asus' drive will read Blu-ray discs at up to 5X speed, but will feature no write capability in order to keep costs down for HTPC enthusiasts. No specs have been announced for the other players at this time.
New Blu-ray Players in the Near Future
News reports from all over the world have hinted at new Blu-ray players and drives coming from some well respected manufacturers in the coming months. Computer giant Asus has revealed their BC-1205PT Blu-ray computer drive. Priced at an entry level $270, this drive will read Blu-ray, DVD, and CD discs. Also hinted, was that we will soon see a Blu-ray player from JVC and possibly new players from LG and Philips.
Asus' drive will read Blu-ray discs at up to 5X speed, but will feature no write capability in order to keep costs down for HTPC enthusiasts. No specs have been announced for the other players at this time.